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The goal of the Rhode Island Brain and Spine Tumor Foundation is to increase brain and spine tumor awareness and to improve support to patients,families and providers through education and research. Its purpose is exclusively charitable.

 

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Our mission is to increase brain and spine tumor awareness and to provide support to patients, families, and providers through education and research. Its purpose is exclusively charitable.

Upcoming Events

All events pending COVID-19 Restrictions, all safety guidelines and restrictions will be followed.
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MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING SCHEDULE 2023 support group meetings are scheduled as follows:

Monday, April 10, 2023
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Monday, May 8, 2023
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Monday, June 12, 2023
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**Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Monday, September 11, 2023
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Monday, October 9, 2023 Monday,
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November 13, 2023 Monday,
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December 11, 2023

** please note: July meeting is set for the second Wednesday of the month.

All meetings are 6:00 – 7:30pm

To receive links for virtual meetings, please contact Tara or Fran:

Tara Geraghty, LCSW – tara2382@gmail.com

Fran Kirby, Support Group Member – e-mail: fazare6@live.com ​

For information regarding Patient Assistance, please contact:
Lisa A. D’Ambra, Executive Director
401-272-4177; e-mail:lisa@ribstf.org

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*All meeting via zoom do to covid-19 until further notice

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Our Roots

The Rhode Island Brain and Spine Tumor Foundation was established in February 2008. The foundation arose from concerns that Rhode Island patients and their families receive too little support as they face the high-stakes decisions that follow the first suspicion of a brain or spine tumor. Families deserve an outstretched hand if they need one to adjust to changes wrought by the disease. Our foundation has joined medical experts, human service professionals and researchers with persons whose lives have been touched by these tumors.

About Us

RIBSTF arose from concerns that Rhode Island patients and their families receive too little support as they face the high-stakes decisions that follow the first suspicion of a brain or spine tumor. They deserve an outstretched hand if they need one to adjust to changes wrought by the disease.

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Inspiration

We will tell you how other people have survived and even thrived despite a brain or spine tumor. Their stories reveal the challenges they faced and how they overcame them.

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Information

When every moment counts, RIBSTF will offer information online around-the-clock about tumors of the brain or spine, treatment options, research advances, and local resources.

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Learn the Basics

If you are trying to cope with a tumor of the brain or spinal cord. RIBSTF wants to help. We provide information and support for patients and their family members.

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